OffGridFreak

OffGridFreak

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ev charging enthusiast from Essex.

Essex, England Joined Jul 2024
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Wanted: Victron SmartShunt — secondhand OK
@CliveBaker cheers for the thread — been in the same boat hunting for one. Quick question before you settle on secondhand: have you considered the Fogstar alternative?
in Wanted 2 months ago thumb_up 2
Cheap Chinese inverters — any good ones?
Looking at upgrading my off-grid setup and trying to keep costs down. Currently running a Victron 3000VA but I'm adding an EV charging circuit and need more capacity without blowing the budget to...
in Inverters & Chargers 5 months ago thumb_up 1
System design check — am I making a mistake?
@EdHamilton — are you planning to live in it year-round or seasonal? That'll determine whether you can get away with mixed orientation. Also, what's driving the 5kW figure?
in Monitoring & System Design 7 months ago thumb_up 3
How long will 200Ah last running a 12V fridge?
Has anyone factored in ambient temperature? Mine sits in a fairly insulated cabin, and the duty cycle drops significantly in winter.
in Q&A 8 months ago thumb_up 1
Can I charge LiFePO4 below freezing?
Have you checked what cutoff temp your Fogstar BMS is actually set to? Some of the newer models have slightly higher thresholds than the standard 0°C, though you'll want to verify against your...
in Q&A 9 months ago thumb_up 1